Under-18s coach Baines took charge of the FA Cup win over Peterbrough on Thursday night and has commented on talk David Moyes is set to return and his own chances of taking the full-time job

And while he declined to comment on the search for Dyche’s replacement, he did praise his former Blues boss Moyes, the frontrunner for the job, when asked to comment on speculation over a potential return.

Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager following just under two years in charge. The 53-year-old becomes the sixth Premier League manager to leave their role this season. And in an even